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Medical malpractice lawsuits cost $56 to $100 billion a year. Tort reform ignores the real cost driver: whether a claim has merit or only the illusion of it.
A Mid‑South jury returned a $38M medical malpractice verdict on May 8, 2026. Tennessee’s statutory caps and likely appeals could reduce the final payout.
Only about 25% of U.S. hospitals have a forensic nurse on staff, according to the International Association of Forensic Nurses.
Through a new Forensic Nurse Enhancement project, the program is extending its mission to help patients with shelter, transportation, and other support needs after they leave the hospital.
Access to specially trained forensic nurses can be limited in rural areas. To help ensure survivors receive timely care, Aspirus Health coordinates Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, or SANE, services across its emergency departments in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan. In North Central Wisconsin, forensic nurses coordinate a mobile team that supports 12 hospitals throughout the region. In Minnesota and Michigan, hospitals use a coordinated call system to connect patients with traine
The initiative provides classroom and clinical education to nurses seeking sexual assault nurse examiner certification.
AI and malpractice risk: Are you exposed?
A woman was just awarded $2 million in the first successful medical-malpractice lawsuit brought by a detransitioner.
Lawmakers have begun filing bills seeking to end the practice of beginning almost all malpractice lawsuits with the threat of punitive damages.
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The intersection of medicine and law is fraught with complexity, particularly when a patient suffers harm. While the healthcare system strives for excellence, medical errors remain a significant concern; they are cited as the third leading cause of death in the U.S. A recent study further quantified the issue, estimating that nearly 800,000 Americans die […]
The best part of being a nurse for Jen Cantrell is returning her patients control over their own bodies.
Malpractice insurance costs are rising as claim severity increases. Consider these strategies to save money and navigate today's challenging insurance landscape effectively.
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Medical malpractice litigation drains clinicians and fails patients. See why aging societies need mediation and reform before defensive medicine takes over.
Jump in coverage costs not seen since the liability crisis of the early 2000s, AMA says
A $4.5 million verdict was awarded in a neurology malpractice case involving delayed diagnosis of a basilar artery thrombus and locked-in syndrome.
Today on The Law & You “How do I know if my doctor’s mistake rises to the level of malpractice? My condition got worse after treatment, and another doctor said it shouldn’t have been handled tha
When 34 doctors are involved, who owns the diagnosis?
Diagnosis-related allegations of malpractice are the most common neurology claims, a new report shows. A new medical malpractice review from the Doctors
When is it too late for a patient to file a malpractice claim? It is sometimes unclear when the statute of limitations countdown begins.
The number of $10 million-plus medical malpractice jury awards is growing. Learn how some states are starting to combat it.
Healthcare Sees a Hike in Medical Malpractice Jury Awards
We can’t ignore the essential role of the medical malpractice environment in driving the shortage.
(WAVY) — The holidays are here, and no matter what you celebrate, families will spend more time together. With kids out of school and many parents off work, the most wonderful time of the year can be the most terrifying for some. As many people look forward to time off ahead of the new year, […]
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This article is good for understanding the importance of the patient in all case management
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